by Bman | Sep 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Smithsonian Folkways has been the ultimate vault for American roots music since 1948, when founder Moses Asch started capturing raw, unvarnished sounds that mainstream labels ignored. Asch made it his mission to document the blues as living history, tracking legendary...
by Bman | Nov 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Blues Legend, by Junior Wells, and it's terrific. This is a compilation of vintage singles from the 50's and 60's and includes the entire gamut. Opening with Cut That Out, Junior Wells trademark harp...
by Bman | Dec 29, 2012 | Uncategorized
Lacy Gibson (May 1, 1936 – April 11, 2011) was an American Chicago blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He most notably recorded the songs, "My Love Is Real" and "Switchy Titchy", and in a long and varied career worked with Buddy Guy and Son Seals. One commentator...
by Bman | Oct 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
One of the best blues lineups you'd likely dream of. Howlin Wolf : Vocal Guitar Sunnyland Slim: Piano Hubert Sumlin: Guitar Willie Dixon: Bass Clifton James: Drums One of a half-dozen essential drummers from the Chicago scene, Clifton James was closely associated with...
by Bman | Mar 11, 2012 | Uncategorized
One of the great band lineups that Chuck had. The movie Hail Hail Rocn and Roll was based on Keith Richards desire that Berry have a chance to be recorded with a great band.... this may qualify.Like my Facebook Page, Post your video on my Wall or post your Photos of...
